Lesson 1 Elements of a computer system
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Lesson 2 Computer systems in the modern world
Learning Objectives:
Textbook Ref:
Lesson 3 Ethical, environmental and legal consideratins
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
- Understand that a computer system consists of hardware, software, data and often, communications technology
- Understand that the basic elements of a computer system are input, processing, storage and output
- Understand that a computer system may have one user or thousands of users, each performing different tasks
- Computer systems L1 Elements of a computer system
- Computer systems Worksheet 1
- Computer systems Homework 1
- Crisplant Baggage Handling System at Helsinki Airport (YouTube)
- What is a computer? (YouTube)
- ICTWorkout Presentation on Computer Systems
- ICTWorkout Exercise on Computer System
Textbook Ref:
- computer system, definition 94
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the role of computers in today’s society
- Consider the influence of computers on your life
- Understand how computer technology affects everyone in modern society
Resources:
- Computer systems L2 Computer systems in the modern world
- Computer systems Worksheet 2 Computer systems in the modern world
- Computer systems Homework 2 Computer systems in the modern world
Textbook Ref:
- computing solutions:
- effectiveness 211
- medicine 211–212
- shopping 212–213
- social networking 213–214
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the laws relating to the use of computers and the implications for computer systems design and use
- Understand the need to recycle old computer equipment and the benefits of doing so
- Understand the meaning of “computer ethics”
- Computer systems L3 Ethical, environmental and legal considerations
- Data Protection Act starter (BBC Bitesize)
- Computer systems Worksheet 3 Ethics and the environment
- Legal and Ethical Considerations Worksheet (Word)
- Legal and Ethical Considerations Worksheet (PDF)
- Link Video E-waste and recycling cartoon
- Link Video Digital dump
- Data Protection Act: Quizzes (Teach ICT)
- Copyright, Designs and Patents Act: Quizzes (Teach ICT)
- Computer Misuse Act quizzes (Teach ICT)
Lesson 4 Assessment
Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply their knowledge in answers to a range of questions
- Be able to highlight areas of strength and any gaps in their understanding of computers
Computer systems Assessment Test
